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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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